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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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